Glad Monster, Sad Monster
By Ed Emberley and Anne Miranda
The Story
A cast of colorful monsters take turns wearing die-cut masks to show what makes them glad, sad, silly, mad, worried, and loving — inviting readers to try the feelings on too.
Why It's Special
For the kid who is all big feelings at once, this book hands those feelings a face and a name, one mask at a time.
- Big idea: Feelings aren't good or bad — they're just something everyone has, and there are words (and faces) for all of them.
- Vibes: Playful, colorful, and interactive, with just enough silliness to make talking about feelings feel like a game.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on naming their emotions
- like to try on masks and act things out
- respond well to bright colors and hands-on pages
- enjoy books that invite them to join in
Ask Your Little Reader
- Feelings & empathy: What makes the glad monster feel glad? What makes you feel that way?
- Real-life connection: Can you think of a time you felt like the mad monster or the worried monster?
- Imagination: If you could wear one of the monster masks right now, which one would you pick?
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think helps the sad monster feel better?
- Imagination: What color would your very own monster be, and what would make it glad?
